N 150/750 telescope: This versatile Newtonian reflecting telescope provides both beginners and more experienced amateur astronomers plenty of light and high stability for a very modest price. It collects so much light with its generous 150mm diameter that distant DSOs such as the Ring Nebula in Lyra or the Dumbbell Nebula become beautifully visible and globular clusters, such as M13, resolve into a multitude of individual stars at their edges. Planetary observing provides rich detail in images of Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mars. The f5 focal ratio means this reflector falls into the class of 'fast' Newtonian telescopes. This telescope is therefore particularly suitable for astrophotography. The light gathering capacity of the 150 is 460 times greater than that of the naked eye alone (with a 7mm fully dilated pupil).
The advantages in a nutshell:
The PDS version of the Explorer comes with a dual speed focuser. This has a 1:10 reduction ratio for sensitive focusing which is most important for astrophotography, but is also very useful for visual observing. The tube length has been slightly shortened compared to the Explorer P version and the secondary mirror has consequently been enlarged in order to further optimize the system for astrophotography.
The NEQ-5 Pro GoTo mount:
This mount is a further development of the EQ-5 Pro in a white design. It provides a solid platform for most medium-sized telescopes and is excellent for exploring the night sky. The polar elevation at the observing site can be set using the fine scale provided and adjusted perfectly by using two screws. A polar finder can be retrofitted. Fully equipped with motors in both axes and a SynScan hand control box to give you a complete GoTo mount: the NEQ-5 is suitable not only for visual observing, but also for getting started in astrophotography. With a little practice, you will soon be able to produce successful images of galaxies and nebulae.
Included in delivery:
Optics |
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Type | Reflector |
Type of build | Newton |
Aperture (mm) | 150 |
Focal length (mm) | 750 |
Aperture ratio (f/) | 5 |
Resolving capacity | 0,77 |
Limit value (mag) | 12,7 |
Light gathering capacity | 459 |
Max. useful magnification | 300 |
Tube weight (kg) | 4,9 |
Tube construction | Full tube |
Reflector |
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Main mirror´s construction | parabolic |
Focuser |
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Type of build | Crayford |
Connection ( to eyepiece) | 2 |
Gear reduction | 1:10 Fine movement |
Load capacity (kg) | 2 |
Connecting threaded socket (camera-side) | T2 |
Mount |
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Type of build | EQ5 Pro SynScan |
GoTo control | yes |
Mounting type | Equatorial |
Power supply | 12 |
Power consumption (mA) | 2000 |
Load capacity (kg) | 10 |
Cable-guide | external |
Mounting saddle | Vixen-Style |
Motors | Stepper motors |
GoTo control |
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Alignment method | 3-Star Alignment, 2-Star Alignment, 1-Star Alignment |
Database | 42.900 |
Precision | 1 |
Hand Controller | SynScan |
Tracking speeds | sideral, solar and lunar |
Software | SynScan |
GoTo Language | multilingual |
Interfaces | USB 2.0 |
Tripod |
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Type | Tripod |
Material | Steel |
Included accessories |
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Finder scope | 6x30 |
2'' eyepieces | 28mm |
Eyepiece adaptor | 1,25" & 2" |
General |
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Special recommendation | yes |
Series | EQ-5 |
Area of application |
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Moon & Planets | yes |
Nebulae & galaxies | yes |
Nature Observation | no |
Astrophotography | yes |
Sun | not recommended (Only with appropriate Sun filter) |
Recommended for |
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Beginners | yes |
Advanced | yes |
Observatories | no |